South China's busiest gateway and Pearl River Delta hub.
Opened
2004
Location
Guangzhou (Huadu), China
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the primary aviation hub serving Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, and the broader Pearl River Delta region. It replaced the original Baiyun Airport in 2004 and has grown rapidly to become one of the busiest airports in China and Asia.
The airport serves as the main hub for China Southern Airlines, China's largest carrier by passenger volume, and handles an enormous mix of domestic and international traffic. It consistently ranks among the top ten busiest airports in the world by passenger numbers.
A major expansion program, including a second terminal (T2) opened in 2018 and ongoing construction of a third terminal and additional runways, is designed to eventually accommodate over 120 million passengers annually, cementing Baiyun's role as a global mega-hub.
Terminals
The airport operates two main passenger terminals, T1 and T2, with T2 opening in April 2018, and a third terminal is under development to expand capacity.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Guangzhou via the Guangzhou Metro Line 3 (Airport Express), as well as intercity rail links, highway coaches, and taxi services.
Airlines here
China Southern Airlines uses Guangzhou Baiyun as its primary hub, and other major carriers including China Eastern, Air China, Cathay Pacific, and numerous international airlines operate regular services.
Notable facts
- ›Replaced the old Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, which was located within the urban area, when it opened in August 2004.
- ›China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in China by passengers, is headquartered adjacent to the airport.
- ›The airport handled over 73 million passengers in 2019, ranking it among the world's top ten busiest airports.
- ›It has five runways, with plans for additional runways as part of its long-term expansion.
- ›Terminal 2 added approximately 45 million passengers of annual capacity when it opened in 2018.
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